Vessel sales proceeds to be exempted from tax THE Government yesterday announced that shipping companies under an approved scheme and those that have vessels flagged under the Singapore Registry of Ships will not have to pay taxes on the proceeds from vessel sales.
WTO stresses role of ports, calls for coherent policies GOVERNMENTS can undermine good trade policy by pursuing deficient approaches to other areas of economic activity, including sea transport and ports, according to the 2004 World Trade Report just published by the World Trade Organization secretariat.
Clashes erupt as anti-privatisation strike hits Spanish shipyards THE first day of a strike at Spain's shipyards sparked violent incidents on Tuesday as workers protesting restructuring plans clashed with police in the southern city of Cadix.
Haji-Ioannou may seek legal action against Stelmar sale to Fortress
Panama: Cargo arrival dates prompt confusion No dates or fixtures reported for replenishment cargoes as avails in Balboa hit tank bottom.
DOE/API: US oil stocks plummet
Singapore gearing up for successful SIBCON 2004 Bunkerworld team out in force to meet delegates as the world's major bunkering conference gears up for successful week.
Pre-holiday demand soaks up South Korean supply Prices in South Korea have jumped ahead of regional markets as product stocks for September become very tight.
Hong Kong fuel oil dries up ahead of holiday Resupply not expected until early next month, leaving scarce prompt supply.
KIC Oil emerges to challenge Singapore with $400m project Malaysian-based storage and blending operator, KIC Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd is revealed as the company behind Malaysian government-backed oil storage facility.
Thailand proposes raising pipeline spending to $900 million Thai government plans 29% spending increase for proposed oil pipeline from the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand.
New joint venture on US east coast from October East coast suppliers team up to form joint venture and achieve common goal of expansion into new ports.
Storey warns of fleet exodus from UK flag MAURICE Storey, the man credited with reviving the Red Ensign, has warned that Britain is in danger of losing all the tonnage it has gained over the past few years.
Shell pledges $45bn to rebuild reserves and reputation Shell is lifting its capital spending to $45bn over the next three years in a bid to expand the group's oil and gas reserves and extend its "leadership position" in liquefied natural gas, writes Tony Gray.
US ambassador cites air traffic control as model for protection against terror The US ambassador to Singapore has suggested the maritime industry adopt sea control systems similar to those in commercial aviation, to guard against terrorist attacks.
NOL hunts for financial chief as Lim takes back seat NEPTUNE Orient Lines is searching for a new chief financial officer with longtime senior executive and director Lim How Teck set to take a lower profile position, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
LA daytime box fee delayed Los Angeles-Long Beach will implement the nation's first-ever daytime charge for moving containers later than expected.
FedEx earnings more than double in Q1
New JoC Breakbulk Conference dates The Journal of Commerce has rescheduled its 15th Annual Breakbulk Transportation Conference and Exhibition for Oct. 27-29 in New Orleans.
Hong Kong cargo surge could spur Dachan Bay approval Shenzhen Port's Dachan Bay project could receive approval from Chinese Central Government as early as the end of this year, a source close to the deal told ci-online today.
Ship-supply runs almost dry for long, hot charter-season
Hurricane Jeanne flirts with idea of becoming a US hit
Longshore union blames employers for Montreal box delays
Parting bow to Tango and Samba, but Maersk not to leave the dancefloor
Eleven-day engine repair stop for brand-new CMA CGM Puccini
New Livorno delay for Golar LNG Golar LNG has suffered yet another delay to the LNG project in the Italian port of Livorno. A scheduled hearing ...
Wallenius Lines orders world's biggest car carriers Wallenius Lines has ordered three new Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) at Daewoo Shipyard in Korea for delivery in ...
Probe into "Marte's" close call An electrical fault in the propeller system is the likely explanation why the 2,700 DWT LPG-carrier "Marte" lost power ...
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